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What is the difference between transferring a FSMO role and seizing one? Which one should you NOT seize? Why?

Seizing an FSMO can be a destructive process and should only be attempted if the existing server with the FSMO is no longer available.

If the domain controller that is the Schema Master FSMO role holder is temporarily unavailable, DO NOT seizes the Schema Master role.

If you are going to seize the Schema Master, you must permanently disconnect the current Schema Master from the network.

If you seize the Schema Master role, the boot drive on the original Schema Master must be completely reformatted and the operating system must be cleanly installed, if you intend to return this computer to the network.